DCS

The Department of Child Safety performs an invaluable service in seeking to protect minors from mistreatment. However, it is not infallible; it is not unheard of for it to make a mistake and wrongfully target an innocent family. This is especially true with poorer...

Much of the time, reports of abuse or neglect to Indiana’s Department of Child Services are well-meaning. A teacher, physician, clergyperson, concerned relative or someone else might call in a tip that they suspect a child’s welfare is at stake. Other times, however,...